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Questionnaire Validation: A User Guide for Allergy Research
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  • Daniela Carvalho,
  • Giovanni Paoletti,
  • Michal Ordak,
  • Danilo Di Bona,
  • Giorgio Walter Canonica,
  • Pedro Aguiar
Daniela Carvalho
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Centro de Investigacao em Saude Publica

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Giovanni Paoletti
Humanitas University
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Michal Ordak
Medical University of Warsaw
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Danilo Di Bona
Universita degli Studi di Foggia Dipartimento di Scienze Mediche e Chirurgiche
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Giorgio Walter Canonica
Humanitas University
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Pedro Aguiar
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Centro de Investigacao em Saude Publica
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Abstract

Measurement is an essential activity in the field of allergy and due to the subjective nature of the results that are being measured, it is increasingly necessary to have valid, reproducible, and reliable methods. There are some reviews or task forces that present different methods or techniques to develop a validation study, which may cause some confusion. With this review, we intend to bring together and synthesize some of the information found, to help researchers and clinicians to interpret or understand the varied nomenclature read in the literature. Before any data collection, a translation of the questionnaire is needed. Psychometry involves the application of statistical techniques to test the measurement properties of an instrument. There are several measures to evaluate an instrument, the main ones being: classical test theory and modern test theory. Regarding the classical test theory, the key psychometric characteristics are scale structure, accuracy (validity), precision (reliability) and responsiveness. Modern test theory models are techniques to assess the psychometric characteristics of an instrument, focused on the dimensionality of the questionnaire. Responsiveness, validity, and precision are interlinked. Following these steps ensures the development of validated questionnaires that provide valuable insights into allergy prevalence, impact, and management.
27 Mar 2024Submission Checks Completed
27 Mar 2024Assigned to Editor
09 Apr 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned